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Edo 2024: Reward My Loyalty With Guber Ticket, Agbomhere Begs APC
A frontline aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming Governorship election in Edo state, Dr Blessing Agbomhere has urged the leadership of the party to reward his loyalty with the party’s ticket.
The letter addressed to the national chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, Agbomheresaid he should be rewarded with the tickets for this year’s Edo gubernatorial election.
Agbomhere who is the current South South Zonal Organising Secretary said it is in the habit of President Bola Tinubu to reward loyalty and dedication to the party adding that his request to be given the party’s ticket is not out of place.
“I am Blessing Agbomhere, a committed, dedicated, passionate and loyal member of the All Progressives Congress, from Polling Unit 6, Ward 1, Unone Village, Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo North in Edo State and the current APC South-South Organizing Secretary.
“I have been in the practice of Journalism, Public Relations, Edutainment and developmental politics for the past 24 years, out of my 44 years of living for Nigeria; and a profession whose earnings and influence I have used to support many communities, individuals, my Party and leaders in nation building and governance for the common good of the Nigerian people.
“At the peak of my career as a media and security consultant, and with my personal resources, I have supported young people and women with grants for skills’ acquisition, scholarship and entrepreneurship. To mention a few things from the many community services I have rendered; I have done constantly for years, hospital visitations, providing food for the sick and paying medical bills. I have done free medical outreach in Edo North communities of Okpella, Auchi, Jattu, Aviele, Agenebode and Fugar, and many other communities. I donated a 44 bed Hostel to Itseoghena Orphanage in Jattu Community when I discovered in 2017 that the facility accommodating the children was too small for their comfort.
“I donated a 16-seater Toyota Hiace Bus to the Avhianwu Traditional Council in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State to ensure that they function effectively in discharging their cultural obligations. I have bulldozed and graded the Ughiogwa Farm Road in Fugar to enable farmers and traders unhindered access to their means of livelihood. I have provided free writing materials to students in various communities of Edo. I have rendered community services in Surulere Lagos, Marina and Cacemco Beach, Calabar, in Port Harcourt, Mpape, Agwadodo and Kuchigoro in FCT, Isiuwa in Benin City, Ujiogba Community in Esanland, Ibviaru Community in Owan, Ugbogbo in Akoko Edo, Yenuzue Gene and Azikoro Villages in Bayelsa State and Bama in Borno State.
“It gives me immeasurable joy to help the needy. I have also empowered many young women across Nigeria to live the good life because I am a good man with a golden heart. I like to see others happy as I believe my happiness is found in the happiness of others. I have helped many Edo people and non-Edo people to succeed in education, business, skills acquisition, politics, entrepreneurship and public employment. As a youth, I have been useful to many people and communities in Edo State and outside Edo State. I have never held any government or public office, but from my personal pocket, I have made sacrifices to building communities and individuals because I strongly believe that the best investment anyone can make is empowering others to succeed and contributing to public good for the collective well-being of every one in the society. If I could do all I have done with my personal resources, when I am elected Governor of Edo State, there is no iota of doubt that I will apply Edo resources to the development of the State and her people. Notwithstanding the above, my contributions to the successes of the All Progressives Congress deserve commendation, appreciation and reward, as as such I should be given the Governorship Ticket of the All Progressives Congress to fly the party’s flag in Edo State Governorship Election,” Agbomhere said adding that it is common knowledge that despite all the antics and betrayal by some politicians in Edo State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the Presidential election in the state.
“Examining the three Senatorial Districts that make up Edo State, Bola Tinubu got 88,527 Votes in Edo North (Afenmai), 38,392 Votes in Edo South (Benin) and 17,558 Votes in Edo Central (Esan). The people of Edo North, under the leadership of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda and voted for Senator Bola Tinubu to emerge the President of Nigeria. Edo North gave the highest number of votes to Bola Ahmed Tinubu to win.
“As the South-South Organizing Secretary, I worked hard to ensure we won. Thank God, Bola Ahmed Tinubu rewards commitment and loyalty to Party. By demonstrating loyalty to Party and commitment to Bola Tinubu’s victory, I, Blessing Agbomhere from Edo North, and the Highest Ranking Party Officer in the race, deserve and merit the Governorship Ticket of the Party.
“Amongst other committed leaders and members of the Party, as the South-South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, I worked committedly and dedicatedly, across all the Wards in the South-South, Edo and Edo North in particular to ensure victory for all the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Godswill Akpabio and Governor Bassey Otu.
“I have always worked for the All Progressives Congress from the days of Action Congress (AC) and Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to win. I was amongst the Afenmai Community youth leaders, as Public Relations Officer of Omoto Youths Forum, who canvassed for votes for and defended Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s mandate in 2007. In 2011, I was Edo State Coordinator for ACN Presidential Candidate, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. In 2012, I worked assiduously for the re-election of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole who deserved to be re-elected considering his commitment to rebuilding a new Edo State.
“Despite all my contributions, I have never been offered the opportunity to work for my State through the government. I decided to seek an elected office that will put me in a good position to work for the people. In 2016, when I ran for the Edo Governorship Primary under the APC, Governor Obaseki and Philip Shuaibu were chosen over me. When they abandoned our Party, I stood with the Party. In 2017, I contested the House of Representatives Primary, another person was chosen. When he abandoned the Party, I stood with the Party. I have committed my expertise, resources to supporting the APC in Edo and across the Nation. I have worked for the Party. The Party must reward loyalty and commitment by engaging me, Blessing Agbomhere, a true party man who has worked for the Party, to fly the party’s flag in the coming Governorship Election,” he said.
The letter to Gandujere read further: “I want to work for the people of Edo and Nigeria. The Party has to give me the opportunity to work for my State. Everybody likes APC today because we won. As I have supported the Party and the leaders to succeed; this is the time for the Party and its leaders to give me the Governorship Ticket and support me to win. With President Tinubu’s good governance performance and Governor Obaseki and his deputy Shuaibu’s failure, the APC has become a darling of Edo people and this has put us in a better position to win back the State with me as the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2024 Edo Governorship Election. As a former National President of the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), the current Chairman of the LAWSAN Board, the South-South Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Director General of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, I have built relationships, I have acquired knowledge and I have studied so many fields of human endeavours to know the need for development and the art of development. Acquired knowledge not deployed is a waste.
“I need an opportunity in an executive office to put my acquired knowledge to use to help my State, my Country and her people.
As a chartered arbitrator armed with a Bachelors and Masters of Law, an associate member of the National Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, Director, Corporate, Intergovernmental and Strategic Commerce of the African Bar Association, a Certified Security Manager from the International Institute of Professional Security, IIPS, Nigeria, a Supernumerary Chief Superintendent of Police, Nigerian Police Force, a Regulatory Compliance Manager, a Corporate Intelligence Specialist, an author of many books and an Honorary Doctor of Public Policy from the American Heritage University of Southern California, United States of America, I have acquired the pedigree, necessary training, influence and affluence to take Edo State to a level of creativity and innovation that will rescue, sweep and reset the State to serve and benefit its citizens.
“I swear, as Executive Governor, Edo State will witness the rekindling of the massive growth and development sparked by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s administration in a new dimension. My Chairman, I apply to be given the APC Governorship Ticket. Please, for the sake of the unborn generation of our dear State, engage and employ me to work for our dear State. Thank you in anticipation of your kind consideration,” the letter added, with copies addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary, All Progressives Congress, His Excellency, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Nigerian Senate, His Excellency, Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, His Excellency, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Imo State and Chairman, Progressives Governors’ Forum, His Excellency, Sen. Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Edo State, Senator Representing Edo North and father of the New Edo State, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rt. Honourable Professor Julius Ihonvbere, Majority Leader, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rt. Honourable Engr. Abubakar Momoh, Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Leaders and members of the APC and the good people of Edo state.
The Northern Nigeria Youths Union (NNYU), has promised to garner over two million votes for President Bola Tinubu during the 2027 General Elections.
The Chairman of the union, Abubakar Aliyu, discussed this on Wednesday shortly after the conclusion of a major meeting held in Jos, Plateau.
“We are speaking after the conclusion of a large gathering of young men and women who have committed themselves to contributing to the journey of Tinubu.
“This is after seeing how he is implementing a myriad of developmental projects across the country, especially in the Northern parts of Nigeria,” Aliyu said in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna.
The chairman, who is also the Galadiman Takai, cited Tinubu’s recent inauguration of the construction of the Abuja to Kaduna to Kano Highway.
Aliyu said, “This is a road that has three lanes on each side, which will attract more developments to the North and the entire country.”
He also referenced the phenomenal decline in the prices of food stuffs during just-concluded Ramadan’ fast, averring, “everyone glaringly witnessed this feat.
“The prices of various goods had also nosedived and even the price of fuel had reduced significantly.
“We in our organisation, the Northern Nigeria Youth Union, assure the president that when the election comes, we will give him more than two million votes.”
Aliyu stated that the union had registered members, Muslims and Christians, all volunteers in each of the 19 Northern states.
He added, “It is is not that we were given money from somewhere, we are just volunteers with patriotism.
“Considering our large membership, when the elections are held, we will also attract the attention of many people to cast their votes for Tinubu.
” Therefore, with a large membership of over 65,000 people, and the efforts we will make to get people with voter’s cards, will ensure that we generate the votes for Tinubu.
“This is a guarantee that this will indeed be done.”
The chairman, however, called on Tinubu to ensure that all his political appointees were closely monitored.
“This call becomes necessary so that the people could be properly cared for as per the constitutional provisions,”Aliyu explained.(NAN)
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has announced a ban on night grazing and restricted the use of motorcycles across the state following incessant attacks.
In a state broadcast on Wednesday, Mutfwang described the attacks as “coordinated acts of terror” aimed at displacing residents and undermining their right to exist peacefully on their ancestral lands.
The governor also prohibited the transportation of cattle by vehicles after 7pm.
He said the directives take immediate effect, with the restriction on motorcycle use in place from 7pm to 6am across the state until further notice.
“The tragic echoes of Dogo Na Hawa, Riyom, Barkin-Ladi, Mangu, and the Christmas Eve massacres in Bokkos remain vivid. The cycle continues, but it must not endure. Enough Is Enough,” the governor said.
“As your governor, I stand resolved — Plateau shall not be overrun by fear, nor shall we accept this culture of bloodshed as the new normal.
“My administration is intensifying efforts to protect our people and enforce the rule of law across all local governments.
“I hereby announce the following measures, effective Wednesday, April 16: Night grazing of cattle is strictly prohibited; transportation of cattle by vehicle is banned after 7pm.
“The use of motorcycles is restricted from 7pm to 6am across the state until further notice.”
By Abubakar Yunusa
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar reaffirmed his commitment to building a coalition of opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 election.
Atiku spoke on at a meeting with a delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Nasarawa state, led by Alhaji Jibirin Sabo Keana, and members of National Opinion Leaders, headed by Yusuf Sheriff Banki.
“Yesterday, I met with a delegation of two groups, during which I briefed them about the status of the pan-Nigerian coalition that I am building in conjunction with other leaders and stakeholders across political divides and regions,” Atiku wrote on X.
“I informed them that the Nigerian Movement is being powered by Nigerians desirous of reclaiming and rebuilding their country from across the nooks and crannies of our country.
“Indeed, the Coalition Train has left the station and would have multiple stops to bring on board Nigerians of all shades. First was the meeting with a delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Nasarawa State, led by Alhaji Jibirin Sabo Keana, and a delegation of National Opinion leaders, led by Yusuf Sheriff Banki.”
Atiku also warned them against being distracted by minor financial offers that could jeopardise their future.
He said leaders from various parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and others, have been meeting to forge a new path towards a better Nigeria.
He referred to the initiative behind the coalition as “Sabuwar tafiya” in Hausa, translating to “a new pathway” in English.
The PDP presidential candidate in 2023 expressed optimism about announcing the coalition soon and appealed to the public to join the movement.
“Now, because of that, that’s why a number of us leaders from the parties I have mentioned — APC, PDP, Labour, and others — have come together to say we are going to have what I call in Hausa Sabuwar tafiya, which in English means a new path, a new pathway to a new Nigeria,” he added.
“And we have been meeting, and by the grace of God, very soon we will announce. We hope and we appeal to you all to be part of this movement.
“Whatever vehicle that will give us good governance in the future of our children and grandchildren, that is the vehicle we are going to ride on.
”Get to planning and working together and getting as many Nigerians as possible to get converted to this new pathway.”
On Monday, governors elected on the platform of the PDP ruled out the possibility of coalition or merger with any political party ahead of the 2027 elections.